Superficial Skin Infections Flashcards
1
Q
Honey-crusted Lesion on a child’s face; Diagnosis?
A
Impetigo
2
Q
You’re going to start someone on isotretinoin; you must first?
A
Rule out Pregnancy
3
Q
Infectious etiology of Impetigo?
A
Strept Pyogenous
4
Q
Treatment for Erysipelas?
A
Amoxicillin
5
Q
What organism causes acne?
A
Propionibacterium acnes
6
Q
What if 1st line doesn’t work for Impetigo?
A
Clindamycin (go after staph)
7
Q
Treatment for Impetigo?
A
Amoxicillin
8
Q
What causes Erysipelas?
A
S. Pyogenous
